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The Unveiling of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: A Grand Affair The much-anticipated Paris 2024 Olympic Games inauguration will ignite on July 26, kicking off at 17:30 UT. Expect a spectacular assembly of global dignitaries, with 110 heads of state and government gracing the event. Notably, this will include around twelve African leaders. An extravagant ceremony awaits.

Al-Shabaab Leaders Turn Themselves in to Somali Troops Amid Heightened Conflict MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a significant uplift for the Somali government, two prominent Al-Shabaab figures have thrown in the towel, substantially strengthening efforts against these militants who are relentlessly aiming to dismantle the existing regime. Insider information reveals that these commandants capitulated to the Somali National Army in the Bulo Marer District, situated in the Lower Shabelle region, a locality noted for its allegiance…

South African Leader Urges U.S. to Denounce Violence Following Trump Assassination Attempt In a fervent appeal, South Africa’s head of state implored American officials to stand against acts of violence after an attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump. Amid chaos, President Ramaphosa stressed that "violence must never be the answer," urging U.S. leaders to "uphold peace and democracy." His call ensued from a troubling incident that shook the American political landscape. An unidentified individual recently…

As the leaders of the military juntas of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso meet for the first-ever Sahel summit after their definitive break with ECOWAS, FRANCE 24 is joined by Dr. Douglas Yates, author, political scientist and professor and member of the academic committee of the American Graduate School of International Relations and Diplomacy (AGSIRD).

Leaders of Somali state of HirShabelle deadlocked over election of MP seats BELEDWEYNE, Somalia - Hirshabelle State President Gudlawe Hussein and his deputy Yusuf Debageed are once more embroiled in one more electoral battle within the central state hours earlier than the March 15 deadline for Somalia's Lower House elections. The two leaders disagreed sharply on which mode to make use of in…

Somali leaders urged to reply to considerations over clear elections MOGADISHU, Somalia - Members of the worldwide group welcomed the progress made in Somalia to this point by way of preparations, regardless of some setbacks which will have delayed the train in elements of the nation. On May 27, varied stakeholders signed an settlement that paved the way in which for elections within the nation.…

In Burkina Faso, twenty-four hours after their public speech, the leaders of a movement calling itself the "Union for the Liberation of Burkina Faso" were arrested by the police. At a press conference, they called for the recruitment of about 25,000 people to form, they say, a "liberation army". as reported from Ouagadougou,…

Former Mauritanian President Mohmamed Ould Abdel Aziza was arrested on Tuesday and detained in Nouakchott. He was indicted on March 12 for corruption, embezzlement of public property and money laundering during his presidency between 2008 and 2019. He is not the only former African leader facing justice. Overview. What gives…

Prime Minister Roble summons state leaders ahead of Somalia election MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has called all state leaders for a meeting scheduled for June 27, as the country continues to prepare for elections, which are expected to take place next month in all states. Elections in Somalia were delayed after the government failed to hold universal suffrage…

In Mali on Tuesday (June 15), Nigerian and French soldiers, who led a joint reconnaissance operation, fought against jihadists from the Islamic State group in the Greater Sahara (EIGS). A Nigerian soldier was killed, another wounded and two French soldiers from the Barkhane force were also injured in this operation, according to…